Development Clerk

Regional District of East Kootenay; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of East Kootenay is seeking a Development Clerk to support Planning and Building Services in Cranbrook, BC. This full-time, on-site role involves plan checks, responding to land use inquiries, and processing development applications, with emphasis on accurate data updates in the Land Management System.

Under the Planning Manager, you will maintain relationships with the public and agencies, explain complex concepts, and meet deadlines while upholding equity, diversity and

Qualifications

• Planning undergraduate degree is required.
• BC Driver’s Licence is required.
• One year technical experience in land development or land use planning.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning and Building Services with technical and administrative work.
• Perform plan checks on building permit applications.
• Respond to land use and development inquiries and process minor development applications.
• Update land use data in the Land Management System and coordinate referrals.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Land Management Systems

Education

Planning undergraduate degree

BC Driver’s Licence

Job description

Regional District of East Kootenay

Development Clerk

Cranbrook, BC

• Competition Number 2026-41
• Posting Scope Internal/External
• Posted Date October 13, 2026
• Closing Date October 19, 2026, 4:30 PM MST
• Job Location Cranbrook Office (on-site)
• Department Development Services Department
• Employment Type Full Time
• Salary $39.37-41.33/hour Pay Grade G
• Employee Group Union – CUPE Local 2106
• Number of Vacancies 1

Position Function

Under the supervision of the Planning Manager, the Development Clerk performs technical and administrative work to support the Planning and Building Services Departments.

Key Duties

• Performs plan checks on building permit applications.
• Responds to land use and development inquiries.
• Processes minor development applications.
• Updates land use and development information in the Land Management System.
• Performs other related duties.
• Provides development planning services and processes development applications and referrals.
• Responds to inquiries on general land use, property and land development.
• Processes referrals from other agencies such as subdivisions, liquor licenses and Crown land.
• Performs other related duties.
• Computer literate with experience in land management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Engages with fellow employees, the public and outside agencies in a courteous manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Explains complex technical concepts and plans to non-technical people.
• Maintains composure and finds solutions when dealing with difficult customers.
• Organizes work schedule to meet deadlines and priorities.
• Reads and interprets bylaws, maps, legal documents, land title information, relevant legislation, building and site plans.
• Understands and applies methods of land use planning.

Qualifications

Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification

• Planning undergraduate degree.
• BC Driver’s Licence.

Experience

• One year technical experience in land development or land use planning.

The Regional District of East Kootenay is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve.